First Superyacht Industry Monaco Poker Run a Tremendous Success

Sponsored by AkzoNobel brands, Awlgrip as well as International Paint and co-sponsored by National Marine Suppliers, the inaugural Monaco Poker Run was a huge success. The event has raised €1760 for The Calvert Trust, with additional donations coming in daily.

Superyacht industry 130km Motorbike Rally in Monaco, September 29, 2013

In order to help raise funds for the UK charity Calvert Trust, AkzoNobel brands, Awlgrip as well as International Paint, have teamed up with National Marine Suppliers to sponsor a charity Poker Run in Monaco, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2013.

2013 Future Interior Design Challenge by AkzoNobel’s Awlgrip

Awlgrip once again invites interior designers to demonstrate how innovative design can use new materials to come up with interiors that can be more stylish, increasingly ergonomic and easier to build.

AkzoNobel´s acquisition of Korean SSCP’s coatings activities completed

The world´s largest paint maker, AkzoNobel has successfully completed the acquisition of the coatings business of Korean SSCP.

AkzoNobel to build new coatings plant in China

AkzoNobel is planning to invest €60 million to increase the production capacity of its Automotive and Aerospace Coatings business in China because of the growing demand.

AkzoNobel performance improvement program to bring €500mn

AkzoNobel comes with a new three-year performance improvement program to improve company´s performance and deliver €500 million.

Ton Büchner to succeed Hans Wijers as CEO at AkzoNobel

The Supervisory Board of Akzo Nobel N.V. (“AkzoNobel”) has today announced that Hans Wijers, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to step down with effect from the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2012.
The Supervisory Board also announced the appointment of Ton Büchner as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer – pending AGM approval – with effect from the AGM 2012. Ton Büchner is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Swiss publically-quoted multinational Sulzer AG.